MORGAN COUNTY AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM

MADISON, GA

Credit: KW Baker

The Morgan County African American Museum in Madison, Georgia is a cultural and educational institution that celebrates and preserves the unique history of African Americans in the region. Founded in 2003, the museum is housed in a historic building that was once a segregated school. It features a variety of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the African American experience in Morgan County.

The museum offers a range of educational programs and presentations, including lectures, workshops, and historical tours of the area. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the struggles and triumphs of local African Americans throughout Morgan County's history.

The museum also houses the historic Strickland-Sizemore House, which was built in 1839. This two-story Greek Revival mansion is open for tours, and visitors can learn about the unique architectural features of the building and the stories of the families that lived there.

The Morgan County African American Museum is also home to an extensive library and archives, which contain a wealth of information about African American history in the region. The library and archives provide visitors with a chance to explore the history of Morgan County in greater depth.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free. Visitors can explore the museum's collections and learn more about the unique history of Morgan County and the African American community.

MORGAN COUNTY AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MADISON GA. US MID #8401300524

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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Contact MORGAN COUNTY AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM

MORGAN COUNTY AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM INC
156 ACADEMY STREET
MADISON
GA
30650-1202

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MID # 8401300524
Name MORGAN COUNTY AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name MORGAN COUNTY AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581971190
NTEECC A53
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.59579, -83.469986
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 211
US Census Tract: 010300
US Census Block: 1031